Carl August Riccius

German music director and composer
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Summary

Carl August Riccius was born on July 26, 1830[1], in Bernstadt auf dem Eigen[2]. He died on July 8, 1893[3], in Carolahaus[4]. He worked as a composer[5], chapelmaster[6], music director[7], violinist[8], and conductor[9]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Trinitatis Cemetery[11]
  • Educated at: University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[12]
  • Award received: Knight I Class of the Albrecht Order[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Residence: Wachwitz[15]
  • Family name: Q113726365[16]
  • Given name: Carl[17], August[18], Gustav[19]
  • Student of: Friedrich Wieck[20]
  • Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary[21], Totenschau (collection of articles)[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]

FAQs

Where was Carl August Riccius born?

Carl August Riccius's place of birth was Bernstadt auf dem Eigen[2].

Where did Carl August Riccius die?

Carl August Riccius passed away in Carolahaus[4].

What did Carl August Riccius do for work?

Carl August Riccius worked as a composer[5], chapelmaster[6], music director[7], violinist[8], and conductor[9].

Where did Carl August Riccius go to school?

Carl August Riccius was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[12].

What awards did Carl August Riccius receive?

Honors received include Knight I Class of the Albrecht Order[13].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . digital.slub-dresden.de. digital.slub-dresden.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . CARLA. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . digital.slub-dresden.de. digital.slub-dresden.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . digital.slub-dresden.de. digital.slub-dresden.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . digital.slub-dresden.de. digital.slub-dresden.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . digital.slub-dresden.de. digital.slub-dresden.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . digital.slub-dresden.de. digital.slub-dresden.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . digital.slub-dresden.de. digital.slub-dresden.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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